Solvang
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Solvang, California
Enjoy meeting ostriches and emus alike! Located just outside of Solvang, near Santa Barbara, you get the chance to stroll through a farm and feed the ostriches and emus. Entrance is free, but there is a fee to feed them. There are scenic hills and flowers all around the farm. This is a great stop if driving down the coast on Hwy 1.
Nojoqui Falls Trail
Gaviota, California
0.84 mi
/ 328 ft gain
Nojoqui Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Solvang, California.
Relax at Nojoqui Falls
Gaviota, California
4.5
1 mi
/ 175 ft gain
Unfortunately, the falls have been inaccessible for a while due to dangerous conditions from a mudslide. Contact the County of Santa Barbara Parks Division for more information.
The falls are a great daytime getaway. Granted it's a quick, short hike, so you won't get the same workout or sweat going from longer trails, but you will get to take in this 80-foot waterfall and relax without too much...
San Marcos Pass Road
Buellton, California
31.82 mi
/ 2487 ft gain
San Marcos Pass Road is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Solvang, California.
Tunnel View Loop Trail
Gaviota, California
3.75 mi
/ 994 ft gain
Tunnel View Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Goleta, California.
Gaviota Hot Springs and Trespass Trail
Gaviota, California
6.32 mi
/ 2382 ft gain
Gaviota Hot Springs and Trespass Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Goleta, California.
Gaviota Peak Trail
Gaviota, California
6.15 mi
/ 2480 ft gain
Gaviota Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Goleta, California.
Yucca Trail
Goleta, California
2.04 mi
/ 682 ft gain
Yucca Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Goleta, California.
Arroyo Hondo Preserve Loop
Goleta, California
2.32 mi
/ 502 ft gain
Arroyo Hondo Preserve Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Goleta, California.
Places to stay
Santa Barbara, California
Fremont Campground
Overview
Fremont Campground is a family-friendly facility located just off California's western coast. It provides access to a variety of...
Santa Barbara, California
Paradise Campground
Overview
Paradise Campground is a beautiful place to enjoy California's westernmost national forest. It provides access to a variety of r...
Santa Barbara, California
Los Prietos
Overview
Los Prietos Campground is situated in the Los Padres National Forest and provides access to a variety of outdoor adventures, inc...
Snyder Trail
Sage Hill
Overview
Nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, Sage Hill Campground is a great group camping spot with easy access to the Santa Ynez ...
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Santa Rosa Island
Overview
Tucked away in a canyon to protect visitors from strong northwest winds, Water Canyon Campground offers exceptional island views...
Unnamed Road
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Overview
Backcountry beach camping is available mid-August through December along Santa Rosa Island's extensive, beautiful, and undevelop...
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